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Kevin Spencer

Westlake,Ohio

Summary

Hardworking Football Coach highly effective at building and managing successful programs. Skilled in selecting coaching staff, evaluating players and managing rigorous practice schedules to prepare for challenging games. Over 49 years of teaching/coaching experience with 26 years as a NFL Special Teams Coordinator

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

SPECIAL TEAM COORDINATOR

ST. IGNATIUS H.S.
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed game day operations such as sideline communication procedures and equipment management.
  • Led weekly meetings with coaching staff to review progress towards goals, discuss game plans, and strategize future initiatives.
  • Analyzed game footage to assess opponents'' strengths and weaknesses, devising targeted strategies for upcoming matches.
  • Developed comprehensive playbooks for special teams, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness on the field.
  • Conducted regular practices focusing on specific skills and drills, fostering a strong work ethic among players.
  • Established a positive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, camaraderie, and mutual respect among players.

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR ASSISTANT

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
05.2020 - 12.2022
  • Analyzed game footage to assess opponents'' strengths and weaknesses, devising targeted strategies for upcoming matches.
  • Conducted regular practices focusing on specific skills and drills, fostering a strong work ethic among players.
  • Served as a positive role model for athletes, demonstrating the importance of perseverance, integrity, and discipline both on and off the field.
  • Developed comprehensive playbooks for special teams, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness on the field.
  • Evaluated individual player performance, providing constructive feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Collaborated with coaching staff to identify and address areas of improvement in special teams performance.

ST ASSISTANT COACH

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
05.2019 - 02.2020
  • Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.
  • Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
  • Contributed to a winning season through strategic planning, game-day coaching, and fostering an environment of teamwork and dedication.
  • Conducted thorough scouting reports on opponents by analyzing game film and developing strategies to exploit their weaknesses while maximizing our strengths.

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR ASSISTANT

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Analyzed game footage to assess opponents'' strengths and weaknesses, devising targeted strategies for upcoming matches.
  • Developed comprehensive playbooks for special teams, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness on the field.
  • Conducted regular practices focusing on specific skills and drills, fostering a strong work ethic among players.
  • Evaluated individual player performance, providing constructive feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Led weekly meetings with coaching staff to review progress towards goals, discuss game plans, and strategize future initiatives.

ST COORDINATOR

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Managed game day operations such as sideline communication procedures and equipment management.
  • Evaluated individual player performance, providing constructive feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Analyzed game footage to assess opponents'' strengths and weaknesses, devising targeted strategies for upcoming matches.
  • Developed comprehensive playbooks for special teams, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness on the field.
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing innovative special teams strategies and techniques.
  • Conducted regular practices focusing on specific skills and drills, fostering a strong work ethic among players.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR

ARIZONA CARDINALS
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Evaluated individual player performance, providing constructive feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Analyzed game footage to assess opponents'' strengths and weaknesses, devising targeted strategies for upcoming matches.
  • Developed comprehensive playbooks for special teams, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness on the field.
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing innovative special teams strategies and techniques.
  • Conducted regular practices focusing on specific skills and drills, fostering a strong work ethic among players.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR

PITTSBURGH STEELERS
01.2002 - 01.2006

SAME RESPONSIBILITES AS PREVIOUSLY STATED FOR A NFL SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR.

SB XL CHAMPIONS 2006

ST COORDINATOR

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
01.1997 - 01.2002

SAME RESPONSIBILITIES AS PREVIOUSLY STATED FOR A NFL SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR.

ST COORDINATOR, QC DEFENSE, LBERS

OAKLAND RAIDERS
01.1994 - 01.1997

SAME RESPONSIBILITIES AS PREVIOUSLY STATED FOR A NFL SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR.

QC OFF, DEF, STRENGTH/CONDITIONING, SPECIAL TEAMS

CLEVELAND BROWNS
11.1991 - 01.1995

ASSISTED AS A QUALITY CONTROL COACH FOR OFFENSE, DEFENSE, SPECIAL TEAMS AND STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING.

Education

MS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION -

SUNY@CORTLAND
CORTLAND, NY
01.1976

BS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION -

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE
SPRINGFIELD, MA
01.1975

Skills

  • Adaptability under pressure
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Team Communication
  • Practice Organization
  • Player evaluation
  • In-Game Adjustments
  • Performance Assessment
  • Setting goals
  • Motivational leadership style

Accomplishments

2002 NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year as selected by peers.

2006 Member of the SB XL Pittsburgh Steelers

2008 Member of the SB XIII Runner Up Arizona Cardinals

Other Experiences

  • WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, MIDDLETOWN, CT, HEAD FB COACH, ASST LACROSSE COACH, 1987-91
  • ITHACA COLLEGE, ITHACA, NY, HEAD FRESHMAN/ASST VARSITY FB, HEAD LACROSSE COACH, 1982-87
  • GILMAN SCHOOL, BALTIMORE, MD, HEAD FB COACH, 1981-82
  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY, ITHACA, NY, GA COACH FB AND LACROSSE, 1980-81
  • DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, BIRMINGHAM, MI, PE INSTRUCTOR, MS AD, ASST FB, BB, LACROSSE COACH, 1977-79

Timeline

SPECIAL TEAM COORDINATOR

ST. IGNATIUS H.S.
05.2022 - 12.2023

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR ASSISTANT

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
05.2020 - 12.2022

ST ASSISTANT COACH

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
05.2019 - 02.2020

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR ASSISTANT

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
01.2017 - 12.2018

ST COORDINATOR

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
01.2013 - 01.2015

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR

ARIZONA CARDINALS
01.2006 - 01.2012

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR

PITTSBURGH STEELERS
01.2002 - 01.2006

ST COORDINATOR

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
01.1997 - 01.2002

ST COORDINATOR, QC DEFENSE, LBERS

OAKLAND RAIDERS
01.1994 - 01.1997

QC OFF, DEF, STRENGTH/CONDITIONING, SPECIAL TEAMS

CLEVELAND BROWNS
11.1991 - 01.1995

MS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION -

SUNY@CORTLAND

BS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION -

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE
Kevin Spencer